The National Science Foundation (NSF) Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) awarded a $158,500 Project Grant to the University of Washington to provide Shipboard Scientific Support Equipment (SSSE) for two of the university's research vessels, the R/V Thomas G. Thompson and the R/V Rachel Carson. This award will fund the acquisition of keyboard-video-monitor (KVM) system controls and multiple video monitors for the R/V Thompson's computer lab, as well as the replacement of the R/V Thompson's outdated closed-circuit television (CCTV) system with a more reliable IP-based system. Additionally, the grant will support the purchase of a sled on a track to improve the deployment of the ship's conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) package in high sea states, enhancing safety and data collection capabilities. These upgrades will enable NSF-funded researchers from across the U.S. to access well-maintained, high-quality instrumentation aboard the University of Washington's research vessels, expanding the base of potential researchers and ensuring the collection of high-quality oceanographic data in support of scientific research.
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